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Cape Town to Brackenfell train times

14 direct trains run from Cape Town to Brackenfell on weekdays, from 05:20 until 18:42, and 7 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 8 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Brackenfell timetable

Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Southern Line timetable effective 2 February 2026. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.

Weekdays: 14 trains, 05:20 to 18:42
Departs Cape TownArrives BrackenfellJourneyTrain
05:2006:281 h 8 min2501
06:3007:381 h 8 min2505
07:1008:181 h 8 min2507
09:1010:181 h 8 min2561
10:1011:181 h 8 min3503
11:3012:381 h 8 min2513
12:4513:531 h 8 min2515
14:0015:081 h 8 min2517
14:3515:431 h 8 min2563
15:1016:181 h 8 min3509
16:1817:261 h 8 min2519
16:5017:581 h 8 min2567
17:3018:2454 min2677
18:4219:501 h 8 min2523
Weekends: 7 trains, 05:29 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives BrackenfellJourneyTrain
05:2906:2758 min2501
07:0908:091 h3501
07:5508:5459 min2503
09:0610:0559 min2505
11:0512:0459 min2507
12:1013:0959 min2807
13:5014:4757 min2651

Cape Town to Brackenfell ticket prices

About 26 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.

TicketPrice
SingleR12
ReturnR24
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R70
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R80
MonthlyR220
  • Off-peak (09:00–14:00): 40% off single and return tickets.
  • Pensioners and military veterans: 50% off single and return tickets off-peak.
  • Scholars in full uniform: 50% off single and return tickets at any time.

Estimated from PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025 and the distance by rail. Confirm at the ticket office. All Metrorail ticket prices

Cape Town to Brackenfell train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Brackenfell?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Brackenfell take about 1 h 8 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 54 min.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Brackenfell?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Brackenfell at 06:28. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 06:27.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Brackenfell?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Brackenfell at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:47.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Brackenfell?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Brackenfell costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 26 km by rail (Zone 2) under PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025. Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
Do trains run from Cape Town to Brackenfell on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 7 direct trains from Cape Town to Brackenfell, from 05:29 until 13:50.

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